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TREE NEWS update: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration is negotiating a Venezuela-related agreement with “extreme care.” He made the remarks without specifying details of the talks. The statement signals a cautious approach to potential energy or sanctions arrangements with Venezuela.

TREE NEWS reports: The onshore yuan (CNY) closed at 6.7193 per dollar at 03:00 Beijing time, up 9 pips from Tuesday’s night session close. Trading volume reached $36.018 billion.

TREE NEWS reports: Hang Seng Index main continuous contracts rose 0.45% in night trading to 25,367 points. Hang Seng Tech Index main futures gained 0.60% to 4,551 points.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump said the stock market is unaffected and may even be higher than it is now, asserting that stocks will rise. His remarks came amid ongoing market volatility.

TREE NEWS update: US President Trump told tourism executives at the White House on Wednesday that Iran’s regime is collapsing and a new strike on Iran would not last long, saying he is prepared to hit Iran again. He asserted full US control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which millions of barrels of oil pass daily, and expressed hope for lower domestic retail gasoline prices.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is not prepared to hold elections, citing a lack of readiness regarding the election date. The remarks underscore ongoing US skepticism about the electoral process in the country.

TREE NEWS reports: WTI October crude futures rose $0.79, or over 0.87%, to settle at $91.01 per barrel. Abu Dhabi Murban crude edged up 0.10% to $106.26. NYMEX October natural gas settled at $2.9560 per MMBtu, gasoline at $3.1038 per gallon, and heating oil at $4.6822 per gallon.

TREE NEWS reports: Shanghai crude oil futures for October 2026 contract rose 2.57% in the night session, closing at 694.70 yuan per barrel. Meanwhile, Shanghai gold gained 0.86% and silver rose 1.06% in the night session.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump said he discussed the state of the Hollywood industry with Netflix. He did not provide further details of the conversation.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump said he wants to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating ‘I want to do this.’ The remarks were made in a recent statement, though no date or location for the proposed meeting was provided.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to launch another strike on Iran. The remark, reported on March 21, 2025, signals a potential escalation in military action against Iran, though no specific details or timeline were provided.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump said the new round of strikes against Iran will not last long. He made the remarks without specifying a timeline or scope of the military action. The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.

TREE NEWS update: President Trump said the renewed strikes on Iran will not last long, adding that the US is ready to strike Iran again at any time. The remarks suggest a limited military action, though no further details were provided.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump said oil prices will decline. He made the statement without providing further details or a timeline for the expected drop.

TREE NEWS update: President Donald Trump said Canada has been exploiting the United States for decades, adding criticism of Canada’s banking policies. Trump made the remarks without providing specific examples, continuing his recent attacks on the northern neighbor.

TREE NEWS update: US President Donald Trump stated that the Iranian government is increasingly weak. The remark, made without further elaboration, underscores ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. No specific policy actions were announced.

TREE NEWS update: The US Treasury Department has issued multiple new general licenses related to Venezuela, the Trump administration announced. The licenses permit certain activities involving Venezuelan coal, gold, and mining sectors. This move eases restrictions on some transactions with the sanctioned country.

TREE NEWS update: White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Fox News that oil from the US-Venezuela agreement could enter US strategic reserves as early as November. The statement follows recent sanctions relief for Venezuela’s oil sector as part of a broader deal. No further details were provided.

TREE NEWS reports: The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, released Wednesday, reported moderate economic growth since early July, with ten of twelve districts seeing slight to modest expansion and two flat. Consumer spending rose slightly amid higher price sensitivity and solid high-end demand. Manufacturing picked up in most areas, with defense and data center orders strong, though auto sales remained weak.

TREE NEWS update: Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on September 2, after which the two nations signed multiple cooperation agreements. The deals include oil expansion projects with Chevron and other firms. President Trump announced the US gains majority control over over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves. Rodriguez said the 25-year pact targets crude output of 1.5 million barrels per day.